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Saint
Nino of Cappadocia
New Calendar July 17 Old Calendar July 30
Why they are a saint
Nino of Cappadocia is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on July 17. She is honored as a saint for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about her life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nino of Cappadocia as a patron when they bear the name Nino at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 17. Georgian Orthodox faithful also honor her as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Nino of Cappadocia, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.